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Word: rum (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...come to the assistance of their leader when he has been floored. Conveniently appearing as helpers and then as peacemakers does not change the fact that the fight lasted twenty minutes. The gang blocked business; they did not pay and they got their instructions three times from the bully. Rum, Riot and Rebellion come nearer, but Anarchy and Chaos, Conspiracy are the words which apply to a state of murder, of robbery, and of thugs...

Author: By "alexander Engel.", | Title: Band of Cambridge Gangsters Pursues Him, Declares Herr Engel in Appeal to Law and Order to Foil Their Plots | 3/2/1925 | See Source »

Conclusion of anti-rum smuggling treaties with Great Britain and other countries...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE CABINET: Gentlemen Asleep | 1/19/1925 | See Source »

...GLENCAIRN-Four early sea stories of Eugene O'Neill done with all the salt and tar and rum that can be collected on a stage...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Theatre: The Best Plays: Jan. 19, 1925 | 1/19/1925 | See Source »

...salt, tar and rum that can be collected on a stage...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Point With Pride: Jan. 19, 1925 | 1/19/1925 | See Source »

...holidays, the Christmas number, and paradoxically contains the best editorials and book reviews that have appeared in the Advocate for some time. There is, however, an anecdotal short story by J. N. Leonard entitled "How Christmas Cheer Came to the Bridge Gang' (in the form of five cases of rum), and a deeply religious poem by Whitney Cromwell, called "Christmas...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Christmas Advocate Approaches Its Highest Standards, Says Reviewer | 12/15/1924 | See Source »

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